Educating... is a British documentaryreality television programme which first aired on 22 September 2011. It has run for four series. The show took a year break before announcing the fifth series which aired in 2017 on Channel 4. It uses a fly on the wall format to show the everyday lives of the staff and pupils of secondary schools all over the UK. It shows an insight to the realities of a British secondary school.
During the course of the programme, 47 episodes of Educating aired over six series.
Gabby was one of the brightest students in her year, taking some GCSEs early. But she then became a victim of bullying and then she cried a lot and reared up emotionally and grades dropped down. During a return visit, Gabby explains how she overcame her obstacles.
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"Educating Essex: Ryan"
1 August 2014 (2014-08-01)
Ryan, who has Asperger's Syndrome, explains how he overcame his fears about school, and how leaving school proved to be his greatest challenge. Proud of his progress, he returns to see Mr Goddard.
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"Educating Essex: Sam"
1 August 2014 (2014-08-01)
At school, Sam was a teenage rebel with a short temper, constantly getting into trouble. Three years later and after becoming a dad, Sam is in a reflective mood.
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"Educating Yorkshire: Hannah and Sheridan"
1 August 2014 (2014-08-01)
In Year 11, Hannah and Sheridan were among the school's most popular students. But by messing around, the girls struggled to get good grades. Now at college, they need to knuckle down.
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"Educating Yorkshire: Robbie-Joe"
1 August 2014 (2014-08-01)
In Year 7, cheeky chappy Robbie-Joe was in trouble four out of five days. He looks back on his challenging behaviour. Is he now a model student? Has he realised how serious things are for his future?
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"Educating Yorkshire: Tom"
1 August 2014 (2014-08-01)
In Year 10, Tom's behaviour was lively. But it was the unexpected death of his step-brother that pushed his behaviour beyond all limits. Eighteen months on, he explains how he turned his life around.